TIRED OF BORING WORKOUTS ALONE?
Train in a high-energy environment where classes are structured, fun, and built around a supportive community.
Do Any of These Sound Like You?
TIRED OF AIMLESS WORKOUT ROUTINES?
Our coaches help students progress with clear goals, practical instruction, and classes that meet them at their current level.
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Stay motivated with consistent coaching, a clear plan, and measurable progress in fitness, confidence, and discipline.
Here's Why More People Are Choosing The Wado Ryu Dojo
We help students unlock inner strength, build discipline, improve focus, and develop confidence that carries into everyday life at school, work, and home.
Why Join Kids Martial Arts?
Build Confidence & Self-Esteem — Kids develop a strong sense of self through achievement, encouragement, and structured progression.
Improve Focus & Academic Performance — Training enhances concentration, discipline, and a positive mindset that carries into school and daily life.
Learn Respect & Life Skills — Students are taught respect, manners, and how to handle challenges with maturity and confidence.
Stay Active While Having Fun — Classes keep kids moving, engaged, and away from screens in a fun, supportive environment.
Why Join Adults Martial Arts?
Boost Fitness & Stamina — Full-body training improves strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall health.
Relieve Stress & Build Mental Clarity — Martial arts provide a powerful outlet to release stress and stay mentally sharp.
Develop Real Self-Defense Skills — Learn practical techniques from Wadō-ryū including movement, joint locks, and control.
Gain Confidence & Self-Respect — Build lasting confidence while embracing discipline and the Black Belt mindset.
Train with the best
Port Charlotte's Best Martial Arts Classes
Adult Martial Arts Program
Build strength, confidence, and discipline through structured Wadō-ryū training focused on fitness, flexibility, and real-world self-defense skills.
Kids Martial Arts Program
Ages: 6–14 Fun, structured classes that develop confidence, focus, respect, and life skills while keeping kids active, engaged, and learning.
Sparring & Jujitsu
Practical training in controlled sparring and traditional Jujitsu techniques within Wado Ryu Karate, focusing on timing, control, and self-defense application.
How to get started
Like what you see so far? Here is how you can get more information about our programs, pricing, schedules, as well as how to get started.
Book a Free Martial Art Assessment Class
Schedule your free trial class below. Talk to one of our coaches about your goals, challenges, and what you looking to accomplish for you child or you!
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Come join us for an assessment class. Our instructors will work with you to figure out which program will help you reach your goals.
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If you love what we have to offer and think we can help you or your child achieve and grow, then let us know and we will enroll you into the program that fits you best.
Why the your area Community The Wado Ryu Dojo
Five-star reviews from families training at our school.
Jennifer Barth recommends The Wado Ryu Dojo
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5 out of 5 stars
Wado Ryu Dojo offers an exceptional martial arts experience. The instructors are highly skilled and dedicated, providing thorough training in Wado Ryu karate. The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, fostering growth and camaraderie among students. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Wado Ryu Dojo is an excellent place to learn and refine your skills in martial arts. Sensei Wilson is amazing with kids and adults alike. One of a kind excellent dojo!
Meghan Shroyer recommends The Wado Ryu Dojo
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5 out of 5 stars
The teachers are absolutely amazing! My son has a sensory disorder and it didn't phase them one bit. My son loves going to practice and looks forward to practice days! I have tried a few other place and no where else compares honestly.
Heidi S recommends The Wado Ryu Dojo
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5 out of 5 stars
My grandchildren come here and I'm floored with how good Sensei is with everyone! I love watching the lessons!
Cherice Lanagan recommends The Wado Ryu Dojo
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5 out of 5 stars
Signed my daughter up a year and a half ago at age 8. She loves it, and I love it as well. Her confidence, discipline, and manners have improved. It’s more than just a karate class, it’s a community. With all participants helping make each other better. Highly recommend!!
Timothy Meyer recommends The Wado Ryu Dojo
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5 out of 5 stars
My seven year old son and I have been training at Mr. Wilson's school for over a year now. We have both had an awesome experience and have become life long students of the martial arts under Mr. Wilson's care. I have witnessed over the last year Mr. Wilson treat all his adult and children students with courtesy and respect. As a 4th degree black belt, he is a very well rounded instructor. I highly recommend his school to adults and children.
Bud Betternippers recommends The Wado Ryu Dojo
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5 out of 5 stars
Mr Wilson is amazing and does a great job with all the kids and teaches them the science on how to be respectful to themselves and others! His skills are amazing and we thank you for helping our child I would recommend Mr Wilson for anyone who wants to learn self defense when your kid or your in your 40s 50s or 60s .
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Address: 3527 S. Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL, 33952, USA